SecurityBrief UK - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers

Mila stories - Page 128

Mila is a research institute and innovation hub focused on advancing artificial intelligence from the lab into real-world impact. Stories under this tag explore how Mila collaborates with industry, investors and policymakers to turn strong AI research foundations into thriving startup ecosystems and practical applications.

By reading Mila-tagged articles, you’ll gain insight into how AI research organizations are shaping investment priorities, influencing venture capital flows and advocating for the infrastructure needed to scale cutting-edge ideas. These stories highlight the strategies, partnerships and policy recommendations that can help transform scientific advances in AI into sustainable companies and long-term economic value.

Thinkstockphotos 525318499

Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
apple
UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.
Doh man

The BIG question: Is tech making us all dumb?

Fri, 26th Aug 2016
#
google
#
social media
#
opinion
Are we entering an age of idiocracy? Is technology making us stupid? These questions are being raised as online culture continues to evolve.
Thinkstockphotos 178725133

Operation Ghoul targets industrial sector with spear phishing malware

Wed, 24th Aug 2016
#
phishing
#
email security
#
kaspersky
Operation Ghoul is targeting the industrial & engineering sectors worldwide, hitting more than 130 organisations in 30 countries, says Kaspersky Labs.
Thinkstockphotos 480181977

AMAX looks to cut costs for the data center

Fri, 19th Aug 2016
#
amax
#
it infrastructure
AMAX releases [SMART] DC Data Center Manager, an out-of-band DCIM solution, designed to help enterprises achieve cost savings and optimize their data centers.
Thinkstockphotos 511068346

Nemucod is back and serving an ad-clicking backdoor instead of ransomware

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
trojan
The trojan downloader Nemucod is back with a new campaign. This time, it has changed the payload served to its victims – it's not ransomware.
Thinkstockphotos 489809364

Symantec: How Instagram accounts were hacked & altered to promote adult dating spam

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
#
symantec
#
instagram
#
opinion
Symantec comments on the influx of fake Instagram profiles luring users to adult dating sites. Now Instagram's being hacked to promote adult spam.
Thinkstockphotos 489222783

Uncovering growth opportunities in the transforming business analytics market

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
Vendors need to take a bi-modal approach to how you build your product portfolio as well as how you go-to-market.
Thinkstockphotos 530437166

ESET discovers fake Prisma apps full of trojans

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
google
ESET researchers reported fake versions of photo transformation app Prisma on Google Play, just ahead of the official app's launch last month.
Bret duffield integrationworks

NZ's IntegrationWorks heads to UK as global expansion continues

Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
#
integrationworks
#
banking
#
mapp
Kiwi enterprise integration consultancy IntegrationWorks has continued its international expansion, launching a United Kingdom operation.
Thinkstockphotos 517895078

Characteristics of a modern software reseller

Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
#
resellers
#
opinion
#
analyst report
Gartner's inaugural Market Guide for Software Resellers explores the benefits of an expanded portfolio for clients. #softwareresellers.
Thinkstockphotos 518551392

Could Verizon be gunning for both Google and Facebook?

Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
#
google
#
facebook
#
verizon
AOL and Yahoo join forces in a US$4.8bn deal, their last chance to compete with Google and Facebook in the digital media market.
Thinkstockphotos 537842358

Minimize risk with Xura's advanced security solution

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
#
ss7
#
xura
#
signaling analytics
Xura's latest enhancements to its signaling security solutions are set to go broader, deeper and faster into the network.
Thinkstockphotos 451018325 10odmdo

How big acquisitions represent buying into disruption

Mon, 25th Jul 2016
#
mobility
#
disruption
#
opinion
The Softbank acquisition of ARM Holdings and the Unilever acquisition of Dollar Shave Club signify prospective acquirers buying into disruption.
Thinkstockphotos 453612803

In depth analysis of AWS, Azure and Google IaaS: Who came out on top?

Thu, 21st Jul 2016
#
devops
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
Gartner's latest IaaS review reveals AWS leading, with Azure close behind, but Google trails in cloud service race.
Thinkstockphotos 168774905

Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
google
Many malicious developers try to trick users into downloading their apps by creating the illusion of a useful application.
Trojan virus

Have you met Delilah? The first Insider Threat Trojan

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
#
ueba
#
cybersecurity
#
trojan
New Trojan, Delilah, recruits insiders through social engineering and extortion, using ransomware techniques. Insider threats set to increase.
Thinkstockphotos 497350491

Digital transformation within Microsoft IT

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
#
digital transformation
#
microsoft
#
opinion
What are Microsoft's four pillars of digital transformation and how can IT deliver on them? Jim DuBois shares his insights.
Phone stealing

Ransomware: First files … now complete devices

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
cybersecurity
Recently, a particular type of malware, has become increasingly troublesome for both businesses and home users. It is is known as ransomware.
Worm in computer

10 tips for staying cyber-safe when on the road

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
opinion
Here is a short guide that we have refreshed to help you travel safely and keep all your data and devices protected.
Thinkstockphotos 464915965

Chrome OS is five years old and ready to leave kindergarten

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
#
google
#
chrome
#
chrome os
Accounting for more than half of all devices sold in US classrooms, the time has come for Chrome OS to prove its worth in the workplace and the home.